Some teachers say that you need to practice qigong for hours every day in order to get results. I’m not one of those teachers. I advocate short, high-quality sessions. The fundamental 5-Phase routine that I teach is only 15 minutes long, but it’s powerful medicine. I encourage my students to bookend their day by practicing […]
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Should You Keep Your Eyes Open or Closed in Qigong and Tai Chi?
Some teachers will tell you to keep your eyes open during qigong and tai chi practice. Other teachers will tell you to keep your eyes closed. As a student of qigong and/or tai chi, what advice should you follow? Watch this short video and you’ll get a no-nonsense, practical answer that you can start implementing […]
The Messy Truth about Qigong Legislation in Oklahoma
Qigong legislation? Huh? Those two words don’t seem to fit together. And yet, in the state of Oklahoma, there is a piece of legislation attempting to regulate the art of qigong. Senate Bill 190 aims to establish an Oklahoma Board of Qigong that would regulate how qigong is taught and practiced. (You can read the bill […]
Is Qigong Just a Placebo?
Is qigong just a placebo? What about tai chi? What is a placebo anyway? And how does self-healing really work? These are questions that I addressed in a live broadcast on Facebook. You can watch the replay below, or you can click the little “f” button below and watch it on Facebook. (Note: if you want […]
Qigong and Tai Chi Students: Should You Exhale Through Your Nose or Mouth?
“My teacher told me that it’s incorrect to breathe through the mouth,” she said. “He said that in qigong and tai chi the breathing should be in and out through the nose.” This question comes up all the time in my Facebook group. Sometimes, it’s more of a challenge than a question, as if to […]